Grievance scoreboard: Plaxico 1, Larry Johnson 0

Football's Opening Day may be five long months away, but the NFL has plenty of action going on Monday. 

Recently deposed Giants wideout Plaxico Burress has won a grievance against the Giants after they withheld $1 million in bonus money after Burress shot himself in the leg.  Burress' dogged pursuit of the money may have contributed to his release.  New reports that Plaxico swore at police during a recent traffic stop may have also informed New York's decision.

While the union fought and won for Burress, Larry Johnson was not so lucky.  "Special Master" Stephen Burbank ruled that LJ breached his contract when he was suspended last year.  That means his salary is not guaranteed for 2009 if the Chiefs cut him. 

Plaxico and L.J. received different results Monday, but look for them to have something in common soon enough: they will both be looking for a job.